Glassford

Glassford (listenⓘ; locally known as The Glesart[2] listenⓘ) is a small village located 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Hamilton, and 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Strathaven, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It has a population of roughly 500–600 people. Features include the 19th-century Parish Church, and the remains of the 17th-century church, both of which are category B listed buildings.[3][4] The Avon Water offers fishing and walks. Local businesses include the Glassford Inn and the Fortune Dragon Chinese restaurant. the village is also famous for the annual Beer and gin Festival held on the last saturday in March, The local No.13 or No 256 bus service comes through the village once every hour.

This article is about the Scottish village. For other uses, see Glassford (disambiguation).

Glassford
Glassford is located in South Lanarkshire
Glassford
Glassford
Location within South Lanarkshire
Population690 (mid-2020 est.)[1]
OS grid referenceNS725470
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSTRATHAVEN
Postcode districtML10
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

People from Glassford

References
  1. "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. Walls, Sandra (26 June 2008). "Fun at Glassford gala day". Hamilton Advertiser. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  3. "Ruin of Old Church and Graveyard, Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  4. "Parish Church and Graveyard, Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
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